This is the 12th most frequent Russian word.
также
"Также" means "also" or "as well."
In this sentence, 'также' connects two activities, 'reading books' and 'watching movies,' indicating that both are things I love to do.
Я люблю читать книги, а также смотреть фильмы.
I love reading books as well as watching movies.
Here, 'также' is used to add another attribute, 'hardworking,' to the subject, emphasizing the inclusiveness of the description.
Он умный, а также трудолюбивый.
He is smart and also hardworking.
The word 'также' in this sentence links two actions, emphasizing that besides being in Moscow, the additional action of visiting Saint Petersburg occurred.